Veena

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Veena

Born July 4, 1924 · Quetta, Baluchistan Agency, Pakistan

Died November 14, 2004 · aged 80

Veena (4 July 1926 – 14 November 2004), also known as Veena Kumari, real name Tajour Sultana, was an Indian actress. Veena was born as Tajour Sultana on 4 July 1926 in Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistani. At some point of time, her family shifted to Lahore and she belonged to Lahore's Chuna Mandi.[1] She married actor-hero Al Nasir in 1947 and had two children. She started out playing heroine roles i…

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The Chess PlayersThe Chess Players · 1977
The Chess Players
★ 7.11977
MovieDrama
In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess.
BiwiBiwi · 1950
Biwi
★ 8.01950
Movie
Centering on the institution of marriage, this gripping family drama explores the turmoil faced by a woman whose very existence is challenged by deceit and betrayal, forcing her to fight for her honor and her rightful place as a true Wife (Biwi).
PakeezahPakeezah · 1972
Pakeezah
★ 6.51972
MovieMusicDrama
A beautiful courtesan is unable to break away from the cycle of prostitution until a forest ranger falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his wealthy parents oppose the union.
MehndiMehndi · 1958
Mehndi
★ 7.01958
MovieDramaFamily
Based on Umrao Jaan Ada by Mirza Hadi Ruswa.
ParichayParichay · 1972
Parichay
★ 7.01972
MovieDramaFamily
An unemployed young man (Jeetendra) takes a job to tutor unruly grandkids of Rai Sahab (Pran) and brings out respect, appreciation and hard work hidden deep inside them.
Phir Wohi Dil Laya HoonPhir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon · 1963
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
★ 6.51963
MovieMusicRomance
Due to a growing marital rift between Jamuna and her husband, she decides to leave him. He does not permit her to take their son, so she arranges his abduction, and disappears from her husband's life. Years later, Jamuna's son, Mohan, has grown up, and together they live a middle-class existence. One day, Mohan meets with Mona and both are attracted to each other. But Mona's guardian would like her to marry Biharilal alias Difu, who is foreign returned and comes from a very wealthy family. Mona and her friends embark on a trip to Srinagar, and Mohan follows her there. Then Jamuna's overjoyed husband announces the return of his son, Mohan, back to his household.
Kaagaz Ke PhoolKaagaz Ke Phool · 1959
Kaagaz Ke Phool
★ 6.81959
MovieDramaRomance
The film tells, in flashback, the story of Suresh Sinha, a famous film director and his relationship with an aspiring actress.
AashirwadAashirwad · 1968
Aashirwad
★ 8.21968
MovieDramaFamily
Aashirwad is a 1968 Bollywood film. Produced by N.C. Sippy and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, it is directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Ashok Kumar and Sanjeev Kumar.

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Payal Ki JhankaarPayal Ki Jhankaar · 1980
Payal Ki Jhankaar
★ 5.71980
MovieRomance
Shyama is an orphaned young woman who lives with her aunt, uncle and several cousins, two of who are girls of marriageable age. Her passion is dancing, which is frowned upon by her uncle and aunt. One day she, along with a young man named Gopal, go to see the dance by an international artiste named Veena. They ask Veena and her mentor, Dinanath, for help but are shunned and asked to leave. Crestfallen, she returns home and sleeps outside the door as it was very late. The next day her aunt finds out about her overnight excursion and beats her up severely, followed by another beating by her uncle. Humiliated, she decides to run away with Gopal to another town in order to learn dancing at the hands of well-known Guru Kishinchand Sharma. They do find Kishin, who initially rejects them, but relents when he witnesses Shyama abilities.